Majors, Minors, & Programs

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Foreign Language Education
Preparation to teach French, German, or Spanish foreign languages is accomplished through a double major program requiring completion of the requirements of the major, general studies, and professional education major requirements. Teacher Candidates seeking New Jersey Certification in World Languages must take the Oral Proficiency Test (OPI) prior to graduation.

Forensic Certificate

French
Requirements for the French Major (24 semester hours beyond French IV and 12 semester hours in collateral liberal arts courses) French FRE-305 An Introduction to French Literature

French
Requirements for the French Minor (18 semester hours) FRE-200, 201 French III, IV* 6 FRE-305 An Introduction to French Literature 3   Three French courses at the 300-level or above. 9 * Two advanced (300- or 400-level) courses will be substituted upon demonstrated proficiency.

Gender and Sexuality Studies
Rider University’s Gender and Sexuality Studies program explores the complex interactions among race, class, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. Courses in Gender and Sexuality Studies explore the current debates on key issues such as reproductive rights, domestic partnerships, health, communication and law. Students taking courses in Gender and Sexuality Studies benefit from understanding how gender, race, class, ethnicity, and sexuality affect the way that individuals think and act. History

General Business
(Available to nonbusiness majors only) General Business Minor (24 semester hours) MSD-105 MTH-210 Quantitative Methods for BusinessorCalculus I 3 MSD-200PSY-201ENV-200 MTH-120 Statistical Methods I Statistics and Research DesignStatistical & Computer Applications in the Natural SciencesIntroduction to Applied Statistics

Geological, Environmental, & Marine Sciences (GEMS)
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Geosciences
The Geosciences major prepares students for meaningful and productive post-baccalaureate employment and/or admission to high-quality graduate programs. The program incorporates a broad and challenging curriculum, which emphasizes and investigates many of the important geologic subdisciplines. These include rock-forming mechanisms and controls, deformational and tectonic processes, the weathering and erosion of geologic materials, the transport and deposition of derived sediments, and the physical and biological history of the Earth.

German
Requirements for the German Major (24 semester hours beyond German IV and 12 semester hours in collateral liberal arts courses) German GER-305 Introduction to German Literature 3 Seven courses from the following: 21 GER-300 Composition and Conversation   GER-301 German for Business   GER-30

German
Requirements for the German Minor (18 semester hours) GER-200, 201 German III, IV* 6 GER-305 GER-307 Introduction to German Literature or German Literature and Film 3   Three German courses at the 300 level or above 9 * Two advanced language or literature courses will be substituted upon demonstrated proficiency.

Global Studies
An Odyssey is a long voyage—an individual spiritual wandering or quest… You sense it everywhere—from the career you choose, to the food you eat, to the music you enjoy, to the vast range of ethnic backgrounds among students you encounter in your classrooms. Regardless of your nationality, race, religion, or age, you are a citizen of the world. A global perspective opens for you a limitless horizon of opportunities.

Global Supply Chain Management
Program Development

Graduate Programs for School Leaders
About the Program

Graduate-Level Teacher Certification Program (GLTP)
The Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling offers a graduate-level program suited for college graduates and career changers seeking the initial teaching certificate. The Graduate-Level Teacher Certification Program is appropriate for applicants who have a proven record of academic performance, are committed to the ideals of the teaching profession, and have the potential to succeed as a teachers.

Graphic Design
Departmental Core (24 credits)

Health Administration
Health care is the fastest growing industry in the country, and comprises over one-tenth of all economic activity in the United States. By many estimates, health expenditures will continue to increase in the coming years, creating even more job opportunities in health administration. In this dynamic industry, new, young leaders will be needed to adjust to the constant technological, financial, managerial, and demographic changes. The Rider faculty is committed to preparing students for a wide variety of managerial positions in the many industries, which comprise the health care sector.

History
Why Major in History at Rider University?

History Education
Please see Social Studies Education.

Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management (HRM) professionals perform many vital business activities in organizations. As both private and public sector organizations have become more concerned about such issues as legal compliance and ensuring employee work behaviors are aligned with strategic objectives, the demand for well-trained HRM professionals has increased greatly. Practitioners in HRM are involved in a variety of important, interesting, and challenging activities.

Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management Major (18 semester hours) MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource Management 3   PLUS five of the following courses, including at least three of the first five listed  15 HRM-312 Introduction to Labor Relations 3 HRM-313 Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management 3